Hotel Review | Al Fassia Aguedal | Marrakech

Our stay at the Al Fassia Aguedal in Marrakech

Where to Stay, TravelLauren MacBrideJune 2, 2019Marrakech, Riad, Al Fassia AguedalComment

Traversing the Atlas Mountains of Marrakech

Hiking the Atlas Mountains of Marrakech and dining in a local Berber Village.

Travel, ExperiencesLauren MacBrideJune 2, 2019Marrakech, Hiking, Atlas Mountains, Morroco, AfricaComment

How we spent 48 hours in Marrakech

Our first trip to Africa to explore magical Marrakech.

TravelLauren MacBrideMarch 17, 2019Marrakech, Morroco, Souks, Travel, AfricaComment

Christmas in Brussels

Celebrating the most wonderful time of the year in Brussels, Belgium.

TravelLauren MacBrideDecember 13, 2018Christmas, Brussels, Belgium, Holiday, TravelComment

Emerson's birth story

On Wednesday, 19 of September, our daughter, Emerson Rose MacBride was born at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London. This is her story.

Expat LifeLauren MacBrideOctober 30, 2018Emerson, Birth Comment

Getting settled in Notting Hill

Getting settled in to our new West London neighborhood.

London, Expat LifeLauren MacBrideSeptember 2, 2018Notting Hill Comment

On saying goodbye and figuring it out | my farewell to Hong Kong

My goodbye letter to Hong Kong.

Expat Life, Hong KongLauren MacBrideJuly 28, 2018Hong Kong, Goodbye Comments

A big announcement

About three weeks ago we found out we would be leaving Hong Kong.

Expat Life, Hong KongLauren MacBrideJuly 25, 2018Hong Kong, London, Baby, announcementComment

Hotel Review | Caron de Beaumarchais | Paris

The Caron de Beaumarchais hotel is quintessential Paris with a twist of vintage elegance. See photos from this quaint little gem in the Marais.

Travel, Where to StayLauren MacBrideJuly 13, 2018paris, Paris travel, Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais, Marais, Paris neighborhoodsComment

Cheung Chau bun festival

Find out why the Cheung Chau Bun Festival is Times’ “Top 10 quirky local festivals”.

Hong Kong, Customs & CultureLauren MacBrideJuly 13, 2018Cheung Chau Bun Festival, Cheung Chau Island, Cheung ChauComment

The six foods you need to eat in Paris

As promised, I’m wrapping up my Paris trip with a look at the six foods you need to eat when traveling to the city of light.

Experiences, TravelLauren MacBrideMay 31, 2018Eats, Food, paris, Paris by MouthComment

A beginner’s guide to must-see activities in Paris

I just returned from a whirlwind week in the city of light, and am excited to share exactly what we did, where we ate and what was a bit of a flop.

TravelLauren MacBrideApril 28, 2018beginners guide, paris, Paris travel Comment

Tokyo Disney Sea

Tokyo Disney Sea is the second park under the Tokyo Disney umbrella, and in my opinion, the one to visit.

Experiences, TravelLauren MacBrideMarch 31, 2018Disney, Disney World, Sea, Tokyo, World ShowcaseComment

Tokyo Disneyland: What’s familiar and what’s unique

Tokyo Disneyland is mirrored to what more closely can be compared to Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Experiences, TravelLauren MacBrideMarch 29, 2018Disney, Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Tokyo DisneyComment

The 2018 Winter Olympics | PyeongChang, South Korea

Earlier this year, I crossed something off my bucket list I’ve been wanting to do for as long as I can remember: Attend the Olympics.

Experiences, TravelLauren MacBrideMarch 20, 2018Olympics, Pyongyang, South Korea, WinterComment

Resort Review | Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort | Thailand

Ever wondered what it would be like to land ashore at a beautiful resort via speed boat? Well wonder no more at the Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort where arriving in style takes on a whole new meaning.

Travel, Where to StayLauren MacBrideJanuary 24, 2018beach, Phi Phi, Phi Phi Island, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, Resort, ThailandComment

Island hopping through Phi Phi, Thailand

See how I spent a week navigating Thailand’s southern green waters surrounding Phi Phi island.

TravelLauren MacBrideJanuary 16, 2018Andaman Sea, Phi Phi, Phi Phi Island, Thailand Comment

My letter to the year 2017

What a wild ride you were, 2017. If I could describe you in one word, it would be: Enlightening.

Expat LifeLauren MacBrideJanuary 1, 20182017, letter, memories, moments, new year, yearComment